Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Familia basilica achieves its maximum height of 566 feet as a cross is placed atop the Tower of Jesus Christ, ahead of centenary celebrations for architect Antoni Gaudi.
The Sagrada Familia in Barcelona has achieved a historic milestone with the installation of its central tower, marking a significant step toward completion of Gaudí's iconic basilica after over 140 years of construction.
After a decade of austerity closing over 1,000 centres, the UK government's £500m Youth Matters strategy aims to revive youth services. New hubs in Preston and London showcase innovative designs to provide safe spaces for young people.
The Xalet del Catllaràs, built in 1905 for Eusebi Güell, has been officially attributed to Antoni Gaudí, revealing his naturalistic style in a mountain retreat near Barcelona.
Plans to convert Grade II-listed Noble House on Smith Square into a 652-bedroom hotel face 145 objections over noise and traffic concerns, while Westminster Council reviews the proposal.
Japanese architect Shigeru Ban transforms discarded materials like cardboard into innovative structures, from earthquake shelters to iconic cathedrals, blending sustainability with poetic design.
Addis Ababa's Africa Hall, a modernist masterpiece restored after a decade-long £42m project, has won the World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism prize, marking the first African building to receive this honor.
Discover the Niemeyer Sphere in Leipzig, a stunning white concrete restaurant designed by Oscar Niemeyer at age 103. This architectural marvel blends futuristic design with industrial surroundings, featuring liquid crystal glass and a rich history.
Alan Burgess, the pioneering architect behind iconic London buildings like the Thamesview Tower, has died at 92. His work blended modernist innovation with sustainable design, leaving a lasting legacy on the city's urban landscape.
New architectural renderings reveal Donald Trump's proposed $400 million White House ballroom addition, sparking controversy and legal challenges over the demolition of the East Wing.
The Southbank Centre, once voted Britain's ugliest building, has been granted Grade II listed status, ending a 35-year campaign to protect this Brutalist landmark in London.
A Grade II-listed former National Westminster Bank building at Bank Junction will be redeveloped into a Zedwell hotel with 304 rooms, including 30 accessible units, and house the Aziz Foundation.
A broadcaster shares his journey of buying his first drill at age 58, confronting lifelong practical inadequacies and the messy but empowering start to DIY.
London faces a public toilet shortage, with 40% closed since 2000. Creative solutions like heritage rebuilds in Maida Hill and Woolwich show how design can transform essential infrastructure into beautiful, accessible spaces.
London's Southbank Centre complex has been Grade II listed after a 35-year battle, recognising its brutalist architecture as a significant part of Britain's postwar heritage.
London's Southbank Centre, once voted Britain's ugliest building, has been granted Grade II listed status, marking a major victory for brutalist architecture campaigners.
The brutalist Southbank Centre in London, once voted Britain's ugliest building, has been granted Grade II listed status, protecting it for future generations after a 35-year campaign.
Explore the legacy of Renée Gailhoustet, the French architect whose social housing designs in Ivry-sur-Seine blended modernist principles with green spaces, offering innovative living solutions that remain influential today.
Sports stadiums across the UK are transforming their corporate hospitality offerings, moving beyond traditional boxes to create flexible, year-round venues with premium experiences.
The British Museum plans to replace its security tents with modern pavilions, but conservation groups warn the design threatens the building's historic symmetry.
Discover Metz, a hidden gem in north-east France, where the Centre Pompidou-Metz and Philippe Starck's hotel offer unique cultural and design experiences.
Patrick Adom created Visibly Puzzled to address representation gaps for his daughter, now selling African-inspired jigsaws in major UK retailers.
Donald Trump proposes a 250ft golden arch and UFC fights for America's 250th anniversary, sparking debate over architectural legacy and presidential overreach.
Architects are rediscovering rammed earth, an ancient construction material, as a sustainable alternative to reduce the carbon footprint of the building industry. Projects in Wiltshire and beyond showcase its potential.
Donald Trump has released the first public rendering of a $300 million White House ballroom, replacing the demolished East Wing, sparking preservation concerns.
The Barbican Centre announces a public consultation to transform its unused Sculpture Court into an accessible public space with new plants and step-free access by 2030.
At 90, Margaret Calvert reflects on her revolutionary career designing Britain's road signs, typefaces, and public graphics that have become national treasures.
Donald Trump proposes a 250ft Independence Arch in Washington DC, dwarfing the Lincoln Memorial and Arc de Triomphe, with concerns over its scale and location.
Plans to replace the British Museum's security tents with high-tech pavilions face opposition from conservation groups fearing harm to its Greek Revival architecture.
Wandsworth Council approves Vivienne Westwood's tartan-inspired extension to its Battersea headquarters, allowing the fashion brand to remain in South London.